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What Matters Most for School Leaders : 25 Reminders of What Is Really Important - Robert D. Ramsey

What Matters Most for School Leaders

25 Reminders of What Is Really Important

By: Robert D. Ramsey

Paperback | 28 October 2004

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Reawaken, refocus, and recommit to your career as a school leader!

If you are a school leader who has ever felt lost, confused, or disheartened, then this single, compact, survival guide is for you! A primer of what is truly important for today's school leaders at all levels, it is a how-to book made up of twenty-five fundamental insights and baseline beliefs that never change. Staying focused on what really matters, each page reminds administrators of the simple, guiding truths and timeless values that made them want to become educators in the first place.

Each section acts as a compass that showcases:

  • Commonsense, cornerstone principles
  • Life lessons from school leaders
  • Real-world examples from successful administrators
  • Practical tips on how to concentrate on what counts, and apply what's most important on the job everyday

What Matters Most for School Leaders contains hard-earned wisdom and forgotten truths that are freshly viewed and packaged in modern-day terms. Call it a pep talk or a refresher course, it reawakens, rekindles, renews, and refocuses on the perspective, passion, and priorities of school leaders, reviving their sense of purpose and enhancing their image in the educational field.

Industry Reviews
The author weaves quotes, inspirational messages, and stories in a masterful way. -- Gary McCartney, Superintendent of Schools The book's major strengths are its readability and its excellent number of practical, doable suggestions for busy principals and superintendents to implement. -- Sandra Harris, Associate Professor "This compact guide of 25 fundamental insights and baseline beliefs offers a common-sense approach to school leadership, providing practical tips and strategies." -- The School Administrator

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